§5B-3-2. Creation of the joint commission on economic development.
(a) The joint commission on economic development is hereby
established. The commission shall be composed of not more than
twenty-four members as follows:

(1) The chairs of the Senate and House of Delegates finance
committees;

(2) The chairs of the Senate and House of Delegates judiciary
committees;

(3) The chairs of the Senate and House of Delegates education
committees;

(4) Not more than nine additional members of the Senate
appointed by the president of the Senate, with at least one member
representing health; and

(5) Not more than nine additional members of the House of
Delegates appointed by the speaker of the House of Delegates, with
at least one member representing health.

(b) Any vacancies occurring in the membership of the
commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment for the position being vacated. The vacancy shall not
affect the power of the remaining members to perform the duties of
the commission.